Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I)—operator of
the world’s first Globalized Network—and exclusive superyacht
distribution partner e3 Systems today revealed that the Maltese Falcon,
the iconic 89-meter sailing vessel, has been performing the first-ever
sailing yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications solutions over the
past four months with successful results. The Maltese Falcon, with its
trial installation of Kymeta KyWay terminals, will be at the Monaco
Yacht Show.

Kymeta and e3 worked with the executive management, the Captain, and the
IT manager of the Maltese Falcon to perform the months-long sea trials,
which commenced in the Caribbean and are ongoing. During the trials the
yacht was equipped with both single and multiple-terminal
configurations. Upon commercial release of yacht solutions, the
terminals will be bundled with Kymeta’s KĀLO™ internet access services,
powered by the IntelsatOne® Flex for Maritime service. The trial
utilized capacity on three Intelsat assets, IS-29e (Caribbean), IS-32e
Wide Beam (Bermuda/Atlantic), and IS-905 (Europe).

The trial experience has proven valuable for the captain and crew of the
Maltese Falcon. Captain Nikolaos Leontitsis of the Maltese Falcon said,
“We were thrilled to partner with Kymeta on this sea trial because
connectivity is critical on the water. Kymeta's consistent connection
allows us to maximize the use of the Falcon's sophisticated onboard
network, and to offer our guests and crew cutting edge communications
and internet service together with the latest in on-demand entertainment
options.”

The crew of the Maltese Falcon worked with Kymeta and e3 to adapt the
installed KyWay panel throughout the trial period.

“We recently installed additional Kymeta KyWay terminals on the Maltese
Falcon to enable truly global connectivity,” said Roger Horner, Managing
Director at e3. “The yacht adapted very successfully from using a single
KyWay terminal during the initial sea trials by moving it to avoid mast
shadow. It now has four terminals for the full-scale temporary
installation which addresses the mast shadow challenges while awaiting
embedded installation.”

The experience, and the weather, provided the engineering teams at
Kymeta and e3 with valuable insights for maritime installations before
the product becomes commercially available. “We observed that the panel
remained connected regardless of sea motion, pitch and roll, and
exceeded our initial expectations of the performance of the
electronically-steered beam,” said Håkan Olsson, Vice President of
Maritime at Kymeta. “The yacht industry can now look forward to not only
the possibility, but the reality, of domeless vessels and communication
capabilities we never would have thought possible even a decade ago.”

Captain Leontitsis recognized additional benefits for the future and is
looking forward to further technology solutions as a result of
installing Kymeta’s panels on the Maltese Falcon. “The sea trials with
Kymeta aboard the Maltese Falcon offered an altogether different
communications experience,” said Captain Leontitsis. “It is very
exciting to work with our innovative executive management team, which
selects and is able to apply the most appropriate and advanced
technology on the Maltese Falcon.”

About SY Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon is not a classic yacht, she's a new class of yacht.
Her revolutionary sailing system—the Falcon Rig—sets a new milestone in
yachting history: 3 self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails
for a total sail area of 2,400 square meters (25,791 ft square), handled
by the ultimate in Perini Navi Sail Control for unrivaled performance
with unmatched safety and maneuverability characteristics. The iconic
Maltese Falcon was built for the late Tom Perkins from whom it was
purchased by Pleon Ltd, for the purpose of creating a unique chartering
experience. For more information, visit symaltesefalcon.com.

About Kymeta

What’s the missing link to connecting billions of people to high-speed
mobile access? Antennas. And Kymeta offers the world’s only
commercially-viable electronically-scanning satellite antennas and
terminals. Kymeta antennas and terminals deliver high-throughput
communications for land, sea, and air, making mobile connectivity as
available as a view of the sky. Plus, the world’s largest satellite
operator, Intelsat, has joined forces with Kymeta to deliver KĀLO global
access services that combine with Kymeta antennas and terminals to
provide revolutionary mobile connectivity. Without Kymeta mTenna™
technology, connecting and staying connected to all those new satellites
while on the move will be difficult, if not impossible.

e3 Systems® is a leading communications integrator and solutions
provider for the marine industry. The company connects yachts globally
through a diverse portfolio of communication systems including its
HYBRID solution which synchronises VSAT, Inmarsat, Iridium, 3G, 4G and
Wi-Fi. In addition, e3 provides an extensive suite of services covering
cyber security and training, IT support, data management and content
provision. e3 operates from the Mediterranean and the USA with partners
worldwide. It is part of the marine electronics group grupoarbulu.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com
and www.intelsat.com/intelsatone-flex/maritime.